Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Acebeam T36
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 582% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$119Cheapest
US$129.9Most expensive
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
2100 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cdLowest candela
23870 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Lowest
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
7920 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium, Type III hard-anodized finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Common praise
Very high output and brightnessBest UI and mode spacing among competitorsComfortable to hold and useDigitally regulated output for consistent brightnessGood beam profile balancing throw and floodIncludes convenient Moon Low modeWell made with quality materials
Solid tactical design with dual switch setup4000K tint offers nice color renderingUSB-C charging convenient and fastCompact size with sturdy feel and firm gripGood beam distance and output balance
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
Can get hot quickly at highest outputMedium mode brightness lower than some users would preferLong shipping time from China to USA in some cases